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LeBron James was excused from the Lakers’ practice Wednesday for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick, and his status for Friday’s game at Minnesota is unclear.  

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Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat. “I actually like it,” he said. “It’s good to be talked about.”  

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Cavaliers guard Max Strus, who suffered an ankle sprain during training camp, will make his season debut vs. the Wizards on Friday, sources told ESPN.  

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The Bills added 10 noncontrolling minority owners to the team’s ownership group, including Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.  

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Young and the Knicks have had no shortage of run-ins through the years.  

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Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is expected to miss several weeks with a right ankle injury, sources told ESPN.  

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Udoka is already ahead of schedule after unlocking the Rockets’ stingy defense with a mix of veteran leadership and young talent.  

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Our insiders break down all 30 teams’ biggest issues on offense or defense.  

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